SERVICES

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SERVICES

Irrigation Garden Maintenance Hedge Pruning Paver Patios and Walkways Retaining Walls Artificial Turf Excavation

Garden Maintenance

Name: Creative By Design Landscaping
Price range: $$$

Established gardens need different levels of care throughout the year. From selective pruning and hedge trimming to weeding, perennial care and seasonal cleanups, Creative By Design provides hands-on garden maintenance tailored to the plants, growing conditions and needs of each property.

Our work focuses on keeping garden beds healthy, managing overgrown shrubs, maintaining established planting areas and helping gardens develop naturally through the seasons. We offer both scheduled garden care and individual one time visits for residential properties in Nanaimo.

How Much Does Garden Maintenance Cost in Nanaimo?

Our garden maintenance services are charged at $85 per hour, per person, with no flat minimum booking fee. Whether you need a few hours of pruning and weeding or a more extensive garden cleanup, you only pay for the time required to complete the work, plus any applicable materials and disposal costs.

The amount of work depends on the size and condition of your garden, the types of plants and shrubs, and how much attention the property needs. Established gardens that receive regular care generally require fewer hours per visit than those that have become heavily overgrown.

For ongoing garden care, we can arrange weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal visits depending on your needs. Debris removal, mulch, soil and plants are charged separately when required.

Contact Creative By Design to discuss your garden and the requirements it needs.

Call us at 250.436.2235 for a free consultation.

Professional Plant Care

Healthy, well-cared for gardens require regular attention throughout the changing seasons. Our services include hand weeding, edging, selective planting and removing unwanted growth from established beds. We keep planting areas tidy and defined while preventing weeds and overcrowding from affecting existing plants.

Every garden has different needs depending on its plants, soil conditions and time of year. Our work also includes shrub pruning, hedge trimming, perennial care and seasonal upkeep, with each task carried out according to the needs of the individual garden.

Hedge Trimming & Shrub Pruning

Regular trimming helps keep hedges dense, tidy and within their intended boundaries. We also provide selective pruning for ornamental shrubs, removing dead, damaged or overcrowded branches while maintaining their natural shape. Pruning methods and timing are chosen according to the plant species, flowering habits and seasonal growth.

Perennial & Flowering Plant Care

Perennials and flowering plants benefit from careful attention as they grow and change throughout the seasons. Our work includes removing spent flowers, cutting back old growth, dividing overcrowded clumps and relocating established plants when needed. These tasks are timed to suit individual plant varieties, encouraging healthy growth and helping garden beds remain colourful as well as tidy.

Soil Improvement & Mulching

Healthy plants begin with healthy soil. Over time, garden beds can become compacted, depleted of nutrients or struggle to retain adequate moisture, particularly during dry summer months. We assess the condition of existing garden beds and, where needed, incorporate compost, organic matter, soil amendments or suitable fertilizers to improve growing conditions and encourage strong, healthy plant growth.

Applying bark mulch is another important part of garden care. A good quality mulch layer helps retain moisture, moderate soil temperatures, suppress weed growth and protect exposed soil from erosion. We carefully spread mulch around established shrubs, trees and perennials, maintaining appropriate depths and keeping material clear of plant stems and trunks to prevent moisture-related problems.

Regular attention to soil conditions and mulch levels help to create healthier planting beds while reducing the need for frequent weeding and watering.

Seasonal Garden Care

Yard requirements change throughout the year, with each season bringing different tasks to keep plants healthy and garden beds looking their best.

Spring is the time for clearing winter debris, removing dead growth, tidying planting beds, applying fresh mulch and preparing established plants for the growing season. Selective pruning and dividing perennials may also be carried out where appropriate.

Summer maintenance focuses on controlling weeds, deadheading flowering plants, managing excessive growth and monitoring plant health during warmer, drier conditions. Regular attention helps prevent garden beds from becoming overcrowded or neglected.

Fall care includes collecting fallen leaves, removing seasonal debris, cutting back suitable perennials and preparing garden beds for colder, wetter weather. Some plants benefit from being left undisturbed until spring, so everything is adjusted to suit individual varieties.

Rather than following the same routine for every property, we consider the plants, garden conditions and level of care required to provide practical results throughout the year.

What Garden Maintenance Does My Property Need?

Not every garden requires the same level of care. The condition of the plants, the age of the garden and how regularly it has been maintained all influence the work needed.

Newer gardens may benefit from frequent weeding, watering checks and light pruning while plants become established. Mature gardens often require more selective pruning, perennial care and attention to shrubs or plants that have outgrown their space.

Overgrown or neglected gardens may need more extensive work to remove unwanted growth, uncover established planting areas and restore definition to garden beds. Rather than cutting everything back indiscriminately, we assess what can be retained, what needs attention and how best to make the garden manageable again.

During a consultation, we can assess the condition of your garden and recommend a one-time cleanup, seasonal visits or an ongoing schedule suited to your needs.

How Often Should You Have Your Garden Maintained?

Nanaimo’s mild coastal climate and extended growing season influence how frequently gardens need attention. The ideal schedule depends on the size of your garden, the types of plants, how quickly they grow and the level of care you prefer.

During periods of active growth, some gardens benefit from weekly or bi-weekly visits to keep weeds, shrubs and planting beds under control. Others may only require monthly attention, while established, gardens with fewer plants and shrubs can often be managed through seasonal visits in spring and fall.

Regular visits allow smaller tasks to be completed before they become more time-consuming. Weeds can be removed before they spread, shrubs can be pruned at appropriate times and garden beds can receive attention as conditions change.

Your schedule can also be adjusted throughout the year, with more frequent visits during spring and summer and fewer during slower growing periods.

Regular Visits or a One-Time Cleanup?

Whether your garden needs a thorough tidy-up or ongoing attention, we offer flexible options based on its condition and the amount of work required.

One-Time Garden Cleanup

A one-time cleanup is ideal for gardens that have become overgrown, neglected or simply need some extra attention. We can tackle accumulated weeds, overgrown shrubs, untidy planting beds and seasonal debris to bring the garden back to a manageable condition.

Once the work is complete, you can continue caring for the garden yourself or arrange further visits when needed. There’s no obligation to sign up for an ongoing schedule.

Regular Visits

Scheduled garden care helps keep established planting areas tidy and healthy throughout the year. Rather than allowing work to accumulate, we attend to seasonal tasks as needed, helping prevent weeds, excessive growth and neglected garden beds from becoming larger problems.

Regular visits are particularly useful for properties with extensive planting beds, mature shrubs, hedges and perennials that require ongoing attention.

We can discuss your preferences, budget and the condition of your garden to establish a practical level of care without requiring a long-term contract.

What our Clients Say

5-star rating across independent review platforms (Birdeye, 16 reviews) · A+ rating with the BBB

Phil did a spring lawn cleanup last week which included dethatching, grass cutting & a great deal of raking. He did a very thorough job as he went over the lawn twice with the dethatcher to remove all the moss. We were very pleased with the quality of his work & would not hesitate to hire Phil in the future.

Brenda & Ernie

Phil did a great job, he was fast and thorough. We highly recommend Phil and his services.

Joyce Martell

Excellent workmanship and care put into all the details of my yard. They started working for us a couple of years ago, and have been providing us with lawn work & maintenance ever since. They are always prompt, on time, and work hard to make everything look fantastic.

Bob Clarke

Book today

Whether your garden needs a seasonal cleanup, attention to overgrown planting beds or regular ongoing care, contact Creative By Design Landscaping for a free consultation.

We’ll assess your garden, discuss your priorities and recommend a practical approach based on its condition, your preferences and your budget.

Call 250.436.2235 to arrange your consultation.